Guidance

MGN 190 (F) Copper pipe failure in engine cooling water systems

Advises of possibility of premature pipe failure due to fatigue when pipes are incorrectly mounted, or subjected to in service vibration.

Documents

MGN 190 (F) Fishing vessels: the premature failure of copper Pipes in engine cooling water systems

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Details

Notice to:

  • fishing vessel owners
  • operators
  • skippers and crew
  • fishing vessel builders and repairers

Supersedes Merchant Shipping Notice No. M631

Published 28 July 2001